Great service, nice outdoor seating, and wonderful Brussels sprouts!! Menu has lots of good…read moreoptions with salads and sandwiches, pizza, and entrees. I'm planning to return!

Byers Street Bistro is a cozy wood-paneled restaurant with lots of pleasant staff and tasty food. I…read morestopped by there in the midafternoon before the dinner menu was ready. I had The Godfather 10" gourmet pizza. This pie had a tasty tomato sauce base on a worthy crust, topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, grilled chicken, mushrooms, and tomato pieces. I was pleasantly surprised how the chicken became a part of the toppings flavor profile. I enjoyed the balance of supportive crust, tomatoes and mozzarella with a satisfying meat combination in the cheese. I like the warm atmosphere, friendly staff and good food.

Maude & the Bear it was another unforgettable experience…read more As always, the service was exceptional--warm, attentive, and seamless. Every dish was as beautiful as it was delicious, and the combinations of flavors were imaginative in ways that continue to surprise us. Staunton is incredibly fortunate to have a chef of Ian's talent in our community. Thank you, Ian and Leslie, and the entire Maude & the Bear team, for the joy, creativity, and hospitality you bring to every meal. You have created something truly special, and we're grateful it's right here in Staunton.

Recently read it was top 10 in NYT and we happened to be passing by for a weekend trip and was able…read moreto make a reservation several days in advance. Fix prix lunch menu and some good options. We added some extra donuts and coffee and enjoyed the small chef kitchen/restaurant style and great friendly service.

Went for dinner with a friend, our reserved table wasn't quite ready and we sat at the bar and were…read morelargely ignored for 5-7 minutes. Finally, our drinks were taken by the bar tender and before we could get them we were seated. The drinks were never put in or she just flat ignored us. (We both saw her write the order down.) Our server finally had to re order them, we had now been there 22 minutes with no cocktails. Absurd. Anyway, our server Jerrod was great but everything else was subpar. I've made better scallops in my sleep and the presentation was an absolute train wreck, looked like it had been thrown on the floor and then scooped back up. The charcuterie plate was decent and the locally sourced cheeses were great, especially that Brie. But this place is overrated, at best. I can't recommend it for the price. Pretentious, overpriced and quite boring, not to mention unprofessional.

I planned an afternoon and overnight stop in historic Staunton, Virginia on my way to vacation in…read morePA. There are so many options in this lovely town but I made a reservation at Zynodoa because I have been on a farm-to-table kick lately. The servers and hosts were all lovely, interacting with both the guests and each other professionally and amicably. My server Sarah gave me as much attention as anyone else, even though I was the only person dining alone. I ordered the tomato and burrata appetizer. I am not a big raw tomato eater but I knew if these were truly farm-to-table, they would taste good, and they did. The flavor felt like a combination of sunshine and a warm hug! The cheese tasted like a sweet kiss. The portion was substantial, and there was balsamic reduction and a generous amount of coarse pesto. I ate the whole thing! For the main course I ordered the flat iron steak. Because I was traveling and didn't want leftovers, I asked the server for a smaller portion than listed, but either I wasn't clear or it wasn't an option--It's okay, though. I ordered the steak medium rare but it was a shade above rare; again, okay. Sides were good but I added salt. The meal was a bit pricey but probably fair given that it was sourced locally. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the chef is heavy handed on the sauces, which may not be everyone's cup of tea. Oh, I ordered the pinot noir and it was good, smooth, balanced. Overall impression of Zynodoa was it felt like visiting the home of a friend with a garden who loves to cook and share with her friends. The portions were generous and the seasoning was substantial. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Staunton.

Absolute GEM! Ignore other comments about plate size and just go for the flavors, it's well worth…read moreit. Plates are small, more like tapas size. Adored our servers! This place is so cool in our area because it's the relaxed feel of the Valley, but upscale and complex flavors and dishes. Very unique in our area, and so appreciated! Get the pimiento cheese, the crackers are homemade and so unique, it's also the biggest small plate, great starter. Fried chicken was brined so well, and cooked perfectly with great crust. Tuna tartare was great, hot and cold, with caviar, great bites. We got a pasta with a gochujang sauce that was crazy amazing, perfectly balanced! Finished with a burger and the wagyu, both incredible! Umami in the burger, just a classic, and the pickled ramps made the steak dish perfect!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!…read more This is a darling restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. The staff is 100% invested in all aspects and the experience. Chef has a seasonal menu and it is every evolving. I went three nights in a row and tried almost everything. If you want exceptional food and service you MUST go to the Shack. Ask for Ash or Siobhan!!

We had a really good experience at The Mill Street Grill. We ordered the prime rib, steamed…read moremussels, and the barbecue platter. Everything was good, and the portions were generous. The prime rib was cooked well, the mussels were flavorful, and the barbecue platter had a good variety. The service was great--fast, courteous, and attentive without making us feel rushed. The restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. It felt lively and energetic, but it was not too loud to have a conversation. Overall, this was a solid dinner and a place I would recommend when visiting Staunton. I would definitely eat here again.

We've been to this restaurant before as we were traveling. It was early, so they were not super…read morebusy My husband ordered prime rib, baked potato and broccoli. I ordered chicken breast with artichokes, olives and mushrooms with a white wine sauce. My husband's dinner looked excellent, cooked the way he ordered it. However, it was cold, like it was just taken out of the refrigerator. The baked potato was hard. He mentioned it to the waitress and she spoke to the manager and they replaced it for him. My meal was ok but the 1/4 cup of rice was dry and hard and cold. I did not say anything. My chicken had way too much feta cheese on it and the sauce tasted oily. I guess we will not be going back there in our way home

Nice place. When you walk the space makes a great first impression, with that said, there are other…read morespaces in the back that are nice, but not as impressive as the front dining room. Food was very standard steakhouse fare. The steak came out as ordered and my wife had a burger that was really good. Great combination of flavors and textures. The half portion salads were large and pretty tasty. My only suggestion would be to make the desserts a bit more interesting. The service was excellent and very attentive. Overall a very nice experience.

My friend and I came here for dinner, we didn't have reservations and it was open but we just sat…read moreat the bar. I did the rosemary lemonade cocktail which was delicious. My friend did the rum punch which was good too. For appetizers, we got the Pork Belly Bites which were yummy. the chipotle spice had a kick. For entree, I did the 6 oz. filet with asparagus and my friend did the stuffed meatloaf with fries. The asparagus was a bit too buttery for my liking but everything else was yummy! For dessert we did their seasonal crisp which is like their apple crisp. Very cute restaurant, intimate ambiance. Would definitely come back here for date night. The bartender was also very nice and attentive for how busy the night got too!

Seed To Tail catered our Bookclub meeting and they were the talk of the table. The food was…read moreabsolutely homemade from scratch and delicious! Everyone had seconds of the chicken tetrazzini and caesar salad. But the homemade blueberry pie stole the show. Cody makes her pies from fresh, I say FRESH blueberries!!! Not that gelatinous mess from a can. And the crust just melts in your mouth! Many of the members of the club left with the restaurant's address tucked in their back pockets; all of them left with contented smiles and full bellies.

I had the beet and grain salad bowl, which was fresh and delicious. The greens, grains, vegetables,…read morefruits and goat cheese were chopped the same size. The salad dressing complemented the other ingredients. My wife had a chicken salad sandwich but be warned: It was a curry chicken salad. The shop has large wine, cheese and charcuterie selections. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. We came in for a late lunch and there were a couple of tables of local people having fun conversations. Our server was quirky but attentive. We would come here again when driving by Staunton.

The location is fabulous. It's inside an old train depot (which happens to also currently have the…read moreAmtrak depot in it). The wood floors and old wooden benches are so beautiful. The service was EXCELLENT. I swear, our drinks from the bar were at the table before we even ordered them, and they were delicious! The food was pretty good. The kids got penne pasta with marina. It tasted like canned marinara, so I wasn't a fan, but they tore into it! I got the veggie pasta and Brussels sprouts. The sprouts were delicious. The veggie pasta was pretty good, though it could have used an olive oil drizzle. My husband had the bison Burger and liked it. We also got dessert. The peanut butter pie was sooo sweet. The cheesecake was a good cheesecake. I would eat there again.

Service was exceptional and friendly with great suggestions! We had the crab bisque that was…read moreamazing. The crab dip was good but needed to be creamier IMO. The special was a bison burger that I loved!!!!

Great local place ! Service great! food standard fare ! Lot of atmosphere ! Biscuit was horrible !…read moreI just think it's ok to serve food that you know is bad ! Also I love the banging of dishes as I enjoy my meal ! $1.25 for an old premade biscuit ! Just ruined my meal !

Service very friendly, fun ambiance with tea cup chandeliers, various nick knacks- decour …read more. 2nd visit here coincidentally

Got takeout, food was to be expected, but the chicken tenders were reaallly small for $19. Each…read moretender was the same length as a fry :(

Red lobster is mediocre quality high price sea food! It's such an American staple! We haven't been…read moreto one in over 10 years! We are on our way to Shakespeare theater and decided to drop in! This place is clean and I love the manager! The food is average and cheddar biscuits are not as good as I remembered, but I still enjoyed it! Service is good! My wife had the mahmai and liked it ! It was a nice American feeling! We wanted to come one last time before they go out of business.